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Power ministry working on plan to boost domestic mfg of critical items
The power ministry is collaborating with the industry to identify critical electricity sector components, such as subsea cables and high-conductivity copper rods, that rely on imports and require support for local manufacturing.
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December 19, 2025
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‘We can’t keep the boy like this’: SC to speak to parents on euthanasia plea
SC to interact with parents on January 13
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December 19, 2025
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Corporate ministry seeks Cabinet nod for 50 more NCLT courts
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has sought the Cabinet's approval for a proposal to have 50 more courts of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and two more for the appellate tribunal (NCLAT) for its approval.
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December 19, 2025
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2025: A regulatory retrospective
Most public policy failures of 2025 are linked to poor'regulation'. Reforming the regulatory state should be the big agenda for 2026
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December 19, 2025
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Higher residual principal and tenure deliver greater savings
The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 25 basis points on December 5.
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December 19, 2025
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India's 99% exports to Oman to become duty-free
\"The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will energise our ties in the 21st century.
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December 19, 2025
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Urea row escalates as farmers report shortage
Sowing for the Rabi (winter) crop season in Rajasthan is almost complete; however, political tensions over the nonavailability of urea have intensified in the state.
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December 19, 2025
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In AI age, upskilling, reskilling likely to create jobs in new areas: Meity secy
The jobs that rely primarily on cognitive skills are at the highest risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), leaving white-collar workers vulnerable to being automated out of their positions, said S Krishnan, secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity).
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December 19, 2025
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ASK Private Wealth flags AI-led earnings, FII return as 2026 themes
ASK Private Wealth, the wealth management arm of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, has identified artificial intelligence-led profitability, easing trade tensions and a revival of foreign capital flows as some of the key drivers likely to shape markets in 2026.
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December 19, 2025
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Mkt regulator allows zero-coupon bonds to be issued in smaller denominations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has allowed zero-coupon bonds to be issued in reduced denominations of %10,000 by modifying the conditions under which issuers can lower the face value of nonconvertible debt securities and nonconvertible redeemable preference shares (NCRPS) issued through private placement .
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December 19, 2025
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L Catterton takes stake in Haldiram's in strategic partnership deal
L Catterton, a global consumer-focused investment firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Haldiram's, the iconic Indian packaged ethnic foods brand, after investing an undisclosed sum.
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December 19, 2025
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The 'shrimp vs smartphone' debate in trade
This concluding part of the trade series looks at how US tariffs are forcing India to weigh its exports of labour-intensive products against technology-intensive ones. One is a job creator, the other a sunshine industry. It is not an easy choice
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December 19, 2025
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AMCs rally as Sebi softens expense cuts
Shares of asset management companies (AMCs) rallied up to 7 per cent on Thursday after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) announced milder cuts to the mutual fund (MF) fee and brokerage expense caps than initially proposed.
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December 19, 2025
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USFDA issues OAI status to Sun Pharma Baska facility
Sun Pharmaceutical on Thursday informed stock exchanges that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has classified its Baska manufacturing facility in Gujarat as Official Action Indicated (OAI) following an inspection conducted between September 8 and September 19, 2025.
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December 19, 2025
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Flight disruptions: IndiGo to face CCI investigation
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will launch an inquiry into IndiGo airline, based on information filed against the company after recent flight disruptions, according to a statement issued by the Commission.
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December 19, 2025
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Max to invest over ₹1,000 cr in 450-bed Pune hospital
With an eye on expanding in West India, Max Healthcare on Thursday said it would invest around ₹1,020 crore in building a 450-bed greenfield super speciality hospital in Pune, announcing its entry into the market.
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December 19, 2025
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Hotels, villas cash in as pet parents spend more on ‘paw-cations’
‘Travelling with pets in India or ‘paw-cation’ is moving from being a niche preference to one of the mainstream revenue drivers for the Indian hospitality sector, as Indians increasingly opt for pet-friendly bookings and accommodations.
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December 19, 2025
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Family floater vs individual health plan: What works best for your family
Indian families often grapple with a dilemma while taking health insurance.
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December 19, 2025
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The rewriting of lawmaking convention – in Hindi
Opposition lawmakers have renewed objections to the government's growing practice of giving Hindi titles to proposed legislation, arguing it violates constitutional requirements and marginalises non-Hindi speakers.
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December 19, 2025
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Passengers must pay
Rail freight revenue can increase, but so must fares
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December 19, 2025
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China begins $113 bn free-trade experiment on Hainan island
China on Thursday split off a Belgium-sized island with an economy comparable to a mid-ranked country from the mainland for customs processing, part of a bid to join a major trans-Pacific trade deal and establish a new Hong Kong-style commercial hub.
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December 19, 2025
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IndiGo brass to fan out across network with 'rebuilding' message
Days after stricter pilot rest and duty norms triggered widespread flight cancellations, IndiGo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers on Thursday said the top management, including himself, would travel across its network to engage with employees, understand the challenges they faced, and gather feedback in a bid to rebuild systems.
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December 19, 2025
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Govt may consider partial waiver of Vi's non-principal AGR dues: CLSA
The Centre is likely to consider a partial waiver of interest, penalties and interest on penalties for Vodafone Idea, which make up the bulk of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, said brokerage CLSA in a note on Thursday, adding that the relief may also include the government expanding a moratorium on AGR payments.
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December 19, 2025
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Assembly passes supplementary Budget of ₹35K cr
The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has passed the record largest supplementary Budget in the state's history.
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December 19, 2025
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Ola Electric promoter sells small stake to clear ₹260 cr loan
Ola Electric on Thursday confirmed that the founder-promoter Bhavish Aggarwal has completed the onetime, limited monetisation of a small portion of his personal shareholding.
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December 19, 2025
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Paddy procurement injects ₹5K cr in rural economy
The Uttar Pradesh government has paid over ₹5,000 crore for paddy procurement in the ongoing kharif marketing season 2025-26 so far.
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December 19, 2025
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RBI's OMO auction sees nearly 3x demand
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday received bids worth ₹1.39 trillion at the open-market operations (OMO) purchase auction, against the notified amount of₹ 50,000 crore.
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December 19, 2025
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India, Oman to explore trade in local currencies
Discuss deepening cooperation in the defence sector
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December 19, 2025
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Insurance amendment Bill strengthens Irdai: LIC chief
The insurance amendment Bill strengthens the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority's (Irdai's) ability to guide sectoral development, safeguard consumer interests, and foster innovation in alignment with national priorities, said R Doraiswamy, managing director & chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Thursday.
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December 19, 2025
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RBI likely made $30 bn intervention in FX mkt in Jun-Oct period
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is estimated to have made interventions worth nearly $30 billion in the foreign exchange (FX) market between June and October this year, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
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